Butler, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,594 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$36,276 Median Income $21,578 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $172,094 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
1,382 Violent Crime/100K 3,022 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$36,276 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,382 violent crimes/100K (264% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Butler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,129/sq mi
Coordinates38.2586°N, 94.3305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 39 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 149 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 95 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 148 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 99 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 86 km 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 27 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 95 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 27 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 79 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 48 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 74 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Butler has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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